Little Bio David Asscherick is an ordained minister of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and the co-founder of ARISE. He is a sought after speaker both nationally and internationally. A dynamic, clear, and relevant speaker, his frequent appearances on 3ABN are a favorite of young and old alike the world over. He became a Christian at the age of 23 after reading the book the Great Controversy, by Ellen White. In addition to his extensive traveling, teaching, and preaching responsibilities, he is also an avid rock climber, surfer, bird watcher, nature photographer, fly fisherman, and reader. He and his wife, Violeta, are the happy parents of two energetic and fun-loving boys, Landon and Jabel.